2023 Africa Cup of Nations: Can the Super Eagles do it again? 
Published: December 11, 2023
The Super Eagles of Nigeria last won the African Cup of Nations tournament a decade ago.   Apart from Kenneth Omeruo and Ahmed Musa, none of the squad members  is in the present team.   And with the team's woeful performance winning just one of their last five matches, what will be the fate of the Su...
'He did his job' - Omonia coach hails Uzoho as Nigeria international reminds everyone he's not a bad GK
Published: December 10, 2023
Omonia Nicosia coach Sofronios Avgousti faced the cameras shortly after his side's 2-0 win against Nea Salamis Famagusta in the Cypriot First Division and has assessed the performance of Francis Uzoho.   The Nigeria international climbed the pecking order of goalkeepers for the trip to Nea Salamis Famagu...
Super Eagles goalkeeper Uzoho keeps clean sheet in his first league start in 204 days 
Published: December 10, 2023
Francis Uzoho kept his first clean sheet in his first league start in 204 days in  Omonia Nicosia's  2-0 win over Nea Salamis Famagusta FC  on matchday 14 of the Cypriot First Divison played at the Ammochostos Stadium on Sunday.   Cape Verde forward Willy Semedo gave Omonia the lead in the 48th minute wit...
'This is his strong point' - Peseiro names four different positions versatile Atalanta star Lookman can play 
Published: December 10, 2023
Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro believes Atalanta star Ademola Lookman is good enough to play in four different positions for club and country.    Lookman has been mostly used as a support striker at Atalanta and has been deployed on the left side of attack at national team level.    The former Everto...
'I wish to get a call-up but it's not compulsory' - Super Eagles GK Nwabili keen on reviving international career
Published: December 10, 2023
Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabili is keen on reviving his international career with Nigeria ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.   Nwabili has been in the international wilderness for more than two years, with his last and only cap for the Super Eagles earned in an international friendly against M...
'I'm sure he'll become the next captain of Nigeria' -  Peseiro anoints Osimhen as Super Eagles talisman for AFCON
Published: December 10, 2023
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has anointed Victor Osimhen as the Super Eagles talisman for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, which is not surprising given than the Napoli striker has been in red-hot form for the national team over the last three years.   Of his 20 international goals for Nigeria, fifteen were ...
'We're not the only ones' - Peseiro names Senegal, Morocco among his six favourites to win 2023 AFCON
Published: December 10, 2023
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has made it clear that the Super Eagles are competing with other strong national teams to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    Apart from Nigeria, the Portuguese football tactician listed Tunisia, Morocco, Senegal, Cameroon and Ivory Coast as his favourites to win the 2023 Africa...
Super Eagles watch: Ninth goal involvement for Ndidi; Dessers powerful strike; Ejuke gets his groove back 
Published: December 09, 2023
Three Super Eagles players were on target to help their respective clubs register wins in league matches on Saturday, December 9.   Wilfred Ndidi continued to play an integral role for Leicester City in their bid to regain promotion to the Premier League when he scored in Leicester City's 4-0 win over Plymou...
'We have Adeleye, Ojo, Sochima' - Peseiro's sidekick urges Super Eagles coach to give chances to invitees 
Published: December 09, 2023
Football agent Jolly Ogu, who claims to have brokered the deal to brought Jose Peseiro to Ngeria,  has said that he doesn't believe in bringing a new shot-stopper to solve the goalkeeping crisis of the Super Eagles.   This stems from a report that Peseiro is ready to invite a new goalkeeper ahead of the Afr...
Super Eagles GK crisis: Peseiro lands in South Africa to run the rule over Chippa United star 
Published: December 08, 2023
Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro was spotted today at the training ground of DStv Premiership club Chippa United.   According to South African media outlet FARPost, the former Real Madrid assistant coach is currently in Port Elizabeth and attended the Chippa United session at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium,...
CAF Awards 2023 Women's Categories: Super Falcons stars Oshoala, Nnadozie, Abiodun make final three 
Published: December 07, 2023
Three Super Falcons players have made the final shortlist for the CAF Women's Awards. Paris FC shot-stopper Chiamaka Nnadozie is in contention for the Goalkeeper of the Year alongside Khadija Er-Rmichi and Andile Dlamini.   Nnadozie has been in stellar form for the Super Falcons, particularly shining li...
Top three nominees: Osimhen battles Liverpool winger Salah, PSG star Hakimi for CAF African POTY
Published: December 07, 2023
Victor Osimhen has made the final shortlist for the 2023 CAF African Men's Player of the Year Award.    He is set to battle Liverpool star and two-time winner Mohamed Salah, and PSG right-back Achraf Hakimi for the coveted prize.   Osimhen has been in phenomenal form in the past 12 months, helping Na...
2023 AFCON: Do the Super Eagles need the services of former Arsenal midfielder Kelechi Nwakali? 
Published: December 07, 2023
The 2023 African Cup of Nations continues to draw nearer by the day, with the tournament scheduled to begin on the 14th of January next year.   It is officially thirty-eight days to the biennial tournament and every national team coach has been tasked with an obligation to submit a provisional list of fifty-five...
Conceded from set pieces five games in a row: Uzoho set to make first start in 204 days for Omonia 
Published: December 07, 2023
Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho will be back in the spotlight on December 10 when Omonia Nicosia clash with Nea Salamis Famagusta FC on gameweek 14 of the Cypriot First Division.    Everything is pointing to the fact that Uzoho will make his first start in 204 days at the Stadio Vitex Ammochostos Epistr...
Super Eagles watch: Iwobi scores first PL brace; Boniface does it again; Ejuke back in business 
Published: December 07, 2023
Approximately a week before the deadline for the Nigeria Football Federation to submit a provisional squad of fifty five players for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations,  three Super Eagles players were on target to help their respective clubs register wins in league and cup action on Wednesday, December 6.   Starti...